Solutions QA Engineer

Gold Group; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider based in Basingstoke is looking for a Solutions QA Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of internal and third-party solutions. This hybrid role involves close collaboration with development teams, executing test cases, and performing both manual and automated testing. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in software testing. International travel of up to 10% is expected, contributing to customer acceptance testing and deployments.

Benefits

5% performance bonus

Hybrid office environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in software testing with a preference for QA certification.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and defect life cycle.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test cases based on requirements.
• Conduct manual and automated testing across applications.
• Collaborate with developers and business analysts in the SDLC.

Skills

Software testing methodologies

Test automation (Python preferred)

Communication skills

Defect management tools (JIRA, TestRail)

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

Azure DevOps

Job description

Overview

Solutions QA Engineer - Basingstoke

£44,000-£52,000 + 5% performance bonus

Hybrid office environment | International travel up to 10%

A strong opportunity for an experienced Solutions QA Engineer to take ownership of testing internally-developed and third-party solutions, ensuring they are reliable, secure, and fit for purpose. You\'ll work closely with development teams, product stakeholders, and customers to drive product quality, troubleshoot defects, and support successful deployments.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance & Testing
  Design, develop, and execute test cases based on functional and technical requirements. Perform manual and/or automated testing across applications and integrated systems. Use AI-powered tools to enhance test design, analyse defects, and optimise test coverage. Apply strong test automation skills (Python preferred; WebWeaver experience beneficial). Conduct defect logging, tracking, and reporting using tools such as JIRA, TestRail, or Azure DevOps. Validate new features against performance, reliability, and security expectations.
• Collaboration & Delivery
  Work closely with developers, business analysts, and product teams throughout the SDLC. Support test planning, estimations, and review sessions. Deliver demos, customer training, and internal knowledge sharing. Ensure QA best practices and quality standards are consistently applied. Travel internationally to lead customer acceptance testing (CAT) and Go-Live activities (up to 10%). Contribute within an Agile Scrum environment with a strong understanding of its processes.

About You

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years\' experience in software testing (QA certification preferred).
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies, defect life cycle, and root-cause analysis.
• Experience with QA and defect management tools (JIRA, TestRail, ADO, or equivalent).
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Language Skills

• Strong English communication (written and verbal).
• Ability to interpret technical journals, standards, and documentation.
• Amharic language skills are an advantage.

Work Environment & Requirements

• Primarily office-based in a quiet, well-ventilated workspace.
• Must comply with all Quality, Security, Safety, and Environmental policies.
• International travel up to 10%; must hold or be able to obtain a valid passport and visas.